Theatre IN THE TREETOPS | Oct. 6–15, 2017 Sandbox Theatre, Open Eye Figure Theatre (506 East 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN) Created by Sandbox Ensemble. Inspired by the life and art of pioneering illustrator, children’s author, feminist, and New Ulm native Wanda Gag, this new production for both kids and adults alike includes music and puppetry. $5-$40 | sandboxtheatreonline.com | Wed., Oct. 1, 7:30PM is Pay What You Can A GRIMM NIGHT ON THE LAWN Sept. 8, 2017, 7:30PM Hamline University (1536 Hewitt Ave., Saint Paul, MN) Directed by Grace Barnstead & Hannah Coleman. This evening performance on the Old Main Lawn will feature adaptations of Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Free | hamline.edu | 651.523.2905 FINDING NEVERLAND | Oct. 31–Nov. 5, 2017 Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN) Directed by Diane Paulus. Based on the film, “Neverland.” This is the story behind the making of “Peter Pan.” Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful, widowed mother. “Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers.” (From the website.) Tickets TBA | hennepintheatretrust.org | 800.982.2787 Author Events SPIRIT | Through Sept. 15, 2017 Spirit in the House, Sower Gallery Shepherd of the Hill Church of Chaska (145 Engler Blvd., Chaska, MN) This art show is an interfaith celebration of art and writing about the sense of spirit and the sacred. There will be an Artists’ and Writers’ Reception on Sunday, August 27, 2-4PM Artists will read their writings inspired by works in the show. Free | spiritinthehouse.org | 952.448.3882 AUTHOR, ARTS & APPLETARTS Fri., Oct. 6, 2017, 2-8PM artbarn 52 (5261 Edina Industrial Blvd., Edina MN) Join award-winning Minnesota author Connie Szarke in Edina’s newest art gallery, artbarn 52, where you can relax, socialize, enjoy coffee and appletarts, and even see some fabulous art. Chat with the delightful and dedicated author Connie Szarke whose literary/historical fiction includes Delicate Armor, a coming-ofage family saga set in the 1950s; A Stone for Amer, about a gay homesteader in East Montana in after 1919; and Lady in the Moon, a sequel to A Delicate Armor. Free | artbarn52mn.com | 952.222.0981 Literary Arts GUTEN APPETIT! WITH UTE BUEHLER Sat., Oct. 21, 2-5 PM artbarn 52 (5261 Edina Industrial Blvd., Edina MN) Do you love to eat? Or to travel? Do you love beautiful art? Join Ute Buehler, formerly of Germany and now of Stillwater, and learn about the delicious cuisine of Germany as well as many beautiful and fascinating locations in the country of her birth. “Guten Appetit! A Delicious Journey through Another Germany” by Ute Buehler, is an easy and fun travel and cooking guide through twelve German locations. The authentic recipes are family treasures that have been adapted to the U.S. This beautiful and tasty book was honored with a Benjamin Franklin Award in 2016. Refreshments will be served. Free | artbarn52mn.com | 952.222.0981 STARS OVER CLEAR LAKE BY LORETTA ELLSWORTH Sat., Nov. 4, 2017, 7PM Lakeville Area Arts Center (20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN) Minnesota author Loretta Ellsworth will be interviewed by writer and comedian Lorna Landvik about her WWII-era novel. Westwind Swing Band and Lakeville South High School’s Encore will also perform. Free | www.ci.lakeville.mn.us/778/Stars-Over-Clear-Lake | 952.985.4640 �������������������������������� �������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������ �������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������� �������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������ www.tctosca.com Literary Arts | 5
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